X intercepts of a quadratic function calculator

The calculator below solves the quadratic equation of

ax2 + bx + c = 0

.

X intercepts of a quadratic function calculator

In algebra, a quadratic equation is any polynomial equation of the second degree with the following form:

ax2 + bx + c = 0

where x is an unknown, a is referred to as the quadratic coefficient, b the linear coefficient, and c the constant. The numerals a, b, and c are coefficients of the equation, and they represent known numbers. For example, a cannot be 0, or the equation would be linear rather than quadratic. A quadratic equation can be solved in multiple ways, including factoring, using the quadratic formula, completing the square, or graphing. Only the use of the quadratic formula, as well as the basics of completing the square, will be discussed here (since the derivation of the formula involves completing the square). Below is the quadratic formula, as well as its derivation.

X intercepts of a quadratic function calculator

Derivation of the Quadratic Formula

X intercepts of a quadratic function calculator

From this point, it is possible to complete the square using the relationship that:

x2 + bx + c = (x - h)2 + k

Continuing the derivation using this relationship:

X intercepts of a quadratic function calculator

Recall that the ± exists as a function of computing a square root, making both positive and negative roots solutions of the quadratic equation. The x values found through the quadratic formula are roots of the quadratic equation that represent the x values where any parabola crosses the x-axis. Furthermore, the quadratic formula also provides the axis of symmetry of the parabola. This is demonstrated by the graph provided below. Note that the quadratic formula actually has many real-world applications, such as calculating areas, projectile trajectories, and speed, among others.

X intercepts of a quadratic function calculator

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About the quadratic formula

Solve an equation of the form ax2+bx+c=0 by using the quadratic formula:

x=

−b±√b2−4ac
2a

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X intercepts of a quadratic function calculator
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X intercepts of a quadratic function calculator
X intercepts of a quadratic function calculator
X intercepts of a quadratic function calculator
X intercepts of a quadratic function calculator
X intercepts of a quadratic function calculator
X intercepts of a quadratic function calculator
X intercepts of a quadratic function calculator
X intercepts of a quadratic function calculator


Converting quadratic functions

Enter your quadratic function here. Instead of x�, you can also write x^2.

Get the following form:
Vertex form
Normal form
Factorized form


Get a quadratic function from its roots

Enter the roots and an additional point on the Graph. Mathepower finds the function and sketches the parabola.

Roots at and

Further point on the Graph:

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Calculate a quadratic function given the vertex point

Enter the vertex point and another point on the graph.

Vertex point: (|)

Further point: (|)


Computing a quadratic function out of three points

Enter three points. Mathepower calculates the quadratic function whose graph goes through those points.

Point A(|)

Point B(|)

Point C(|)


Find the roots

Enter the function whose roots you want to find.

Hints: Enter as 3*x^2 ,
as (x+1)/(x-2x^4) and
as 3/5.


Transforming functions

Enter your function here.

How shall your function be transformed?

By in x-direction

By in y-direction

By to the

By to the


Find a function

Degree of the function:

1 2 3 4 5

( The degree is the highest power of an x. )

Symmetries:
axis symmetric to the y-axis
point symmetric to the origin

y-axis intercept

Roots / Maxima / Minima /Inflection points:
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Characteristic points:
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Slope at given x-coordinates:
Slope at x=
Slope at x=
Slope at

What are quadratic functions?

Quadratic functions are functions of the form . This means, there is no x to a higher power than . The graph of a quadratic function is a parabola.

How do you find the x intercept of a quadratic function calculator?

To find the X-intercepts of a quadratic function, follow the steps below. Step 1: On a graphing calculator, press [y=]. Step 2: Enter −x2+4x+2 − x 2 + 4 x + 2 at the prompt "Y1= ". Step 3: Press [2nd][trace].

What is the X intercept of the function calculator?

The x-intercept is the name given to the intersection point of the function/line with the x-axis (abscissa) for the ordinate value y = 0 (origin).

How do you find the x

To find the x-intercept we set y = 0 and solve the equation for x. This is because when y=0 the line crosses the x-axis. When an equation is not in y = mx + b form, we can solve for the intercepts by plugging in 0 as needed and solving for the remaining variable.